Imperial China Review

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What was true of the civil service examinations during the Tang and Song dynasties?

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The exams favored the rich.

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A canal linking northern and southern China improved during the Sui dynasty

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Grand Canal

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Barbarian

Back

an uncivilized person

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Calligraphy

Back

artistic or elegant handwriting

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Commerce

Back

the buying and selling of goods

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diplomat

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a person who represents a government in dealings with other countries

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figurine

Back

a small statue, often made of clay

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Novel

Back

a long fictional story

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Buddhism

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Religion that is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

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neo-Confucianism

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New understanding of Confucianism that included some Daoist and Buddhist beliefs